How To Fix SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG026 - Additional quantity is required.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG - Message class for Free Goods maintenance

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Additional quantity is required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG026 - Additional quantity is required. ?

  The SAP error message SD_FREE_GOODS_MSG026 ("Additional quantity is required") typically occurs in the context of free goods processing in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This message indicates that the system expects a certain quantity of goods to be included in the sales order to qualify for free goods, but the required quantity has not been met.
  Cause:
  
  Free Goods Configuration: The free goods determination might be set up in such a way that a minimum quantity of the main product must be ordered to qualify for free goods.
  Sales Order Quantity: The quantity entered in the sales order for the main product is less than the minimum required to trigger the free goods.
  Promotion or Pricing Condition: There may be specific conditions or promotions that require a certain quantity to be eligible for free goods, and these conditions are not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Free Goods Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for free goods in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Free Goods and review the settings to ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Order Quantity:
  
  Check the sales order to see the quantity of the main product being ordered.
  Ensure that the quantity meets the minimum requirement for free goods eligibility.
  
  
  
  Adjust Sales Order:
  
  If the quantity is below the required threshold, increase the quantity of the main product in the sales order to meet the minimum requirement.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Conditions:
  
  Review the pricing conditions associated with the sales order to ensure that they are correctly set up and that the free goods conditions are being applied as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the specific requirements for free goods, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to free goods processing.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect free goods determination.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully process the sales order with the appropriate free goods.